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Maxim Healthcare Services' local branch is currently seeking a Primary Care Nurse (PCN). This individual must be a Registered Nurse who will be directly responsible for clinical activities of the field staff. With team members, the PCN plans, implements and evaluates patients' Plans of Care for appropriateness to individual patients' needs. Plans for, and assists in, conducting team conferences. The PCN also shares in the responsibility of assessing clinical case management activities with the Supervisor of Clinical Services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Admits patients for service and development of the Patient Care Plan Implements or delegates responsibility for twenty-four (24)-hour nursing service and Homemaker / Home Health Aide services Coordinates services with the patient, family and others involved in the care plan Regularly evaluates patient progress and acts promptly when any change in the patient's condition is noted or reported, and terminates care when goals of management are attained Identifies patient and family needs for other home health services and referrals when appropriate Participates in orientation, teaching, and supervision of other nursing and ancillary patient care staff Determines aspects of the care plan for delegation to a Homemaker/Home Health Aide. Whenever any patient care activity, other than those activities within the scope of practice under Connecticut regulations, is delegated to a Homemaker/Home Health Aide, the patient's clinical record clearly supports that the Primary Care Nurse or designated professional staff member has: Assessed all factors pertinent to the patient's safety including the competence of the Homemaker/Home Health Aide, an Determined that this activity can be delegated safely to a Homemaker/Home Health Aide Develops a written plan of care and instructions for Homemaker/Home Health Aide services Arranges supervision of the Homemaker/Home Health Aide by other therapists, when necessary Visits and completes assessments of assigned patients receiving Homemaker/Home Health Aide services as often as necessary based on the patient's condition, but not less frequently than every sixty (60) days. The sixty-day assessment shall be completed by a Registered Nurse, while the Homemaker/Home Health Aide is providing services the patient's home Enforces and demonstrates 100% compliance with all Federal, State, and ACHC regulations, reimbursement criteria as well as Maxim policies and procedures at all times Prepares clinical notes and progress notes on nursing services delivered Reports changes in the patient's medical or mental condition to the attending physician and to the Supervisor of Clinical Services Participates in the continuing review of service, and participation in the performance improvement program Plans for and assists in conducting multidisciplinary meetings on a biweekly basis or as directed with the DOCS/SCS and/or SCS Develops a written plan of care and instructions for Homemaker/Home Health Aide services Assumes on call responsibilities, covering all patients as required Maxim Healthcare Services is one of the leading providers of medical staffing, home health and wellness services in the United States. Founded in 1988, Maxim has rapidly expanded to include 12 divisions and over 400 branch offices in 44 states and the District of Columbia. We have earned a position as an innovative leader in the healthcare industry through our emphasis on quality patient care, compliance initiatives and customer service. Today, Maxim is one of the largest privately owned companies in our industry. Maxim has committed itself to achieving exemplary corporate citizenship, best practices of effective corporate governance, the highest levels of integrity and professionalism, integrity in the operation of federal healthcare programs, and a culture of openness, accountability and compliance throughout Maxim.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements: Current State license as Registered Nurse, BSN preferred. Minimum of two years in an acute care setting with additional experience in home care preferred. Thorough, sound knowledge of State and Federal regulations, as well as working knowledge of ACHC. Demonstrated leadership capabilities with ability to relate well to staff. Detailed oriented, flexible, good organizational and time management skills. Thorough, sound knowledge of coverage criteria for Home Health services to include Medicaid and other third party payer sources. Current CPR Card. Current health certificate. Current state driver's license and automobile insurance. Our company is committed to maintaining a challenging environment that promotes personal accountability, personal growth, and an active role in the driving vision of the company. We offer competitive pay, full benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as 401(k), 529 college savings plan, basic life insurance with the option of supplemental and 17 days paid time off in addition to holidays. To learn more about Maxim Healthcare Services, please visit our website www.maximhealthcare.com and APPLY ONLINE at www.joinmaxim.com . EOE/AAE
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